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Through your support, we are bringing more creative solutions to life and closing the health gap one community at a time.
Vaping and Medical Emergencies
The nationwide outbreak of serious respiratory illnesses among e-cigarette users raises increasing concern about these dangerous products.
In the News
The latest in heart, brain and health news
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Discover a Simpler Way to Give
The American Heart Association Donor Advised Fund Program offers an easy, flexible and tax-wise way to support all your favorite charities through one account.
The Next Big Idea Depends on You
Your support does more than help fund state-of-the-art research and life-saving education. You're also eliminating health disparities by bringing creative solutions from local entrepreneurs to life in under-resourced communities.
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Around the American Heart Association
Nobel Prize winner received research funding from AHA
Semenza, two others share prize for discoveries of how cells sense and adapt to oxygen availability.Candidates pitch for grants to improve their communities
Nine candidates will compete for grants to support their ideas to combat health inequities in under-resourced communities.
Volunteer
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Hands-Only CPR
Hands-Only CPR can save lives. Your actions can only help.
Warning Signs
Learn about the warning signs of heart attack, stroke and cardiac arrest.